Introduction to ecological biochemistry

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harborne, J. B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Diego : Academic Press c1993
Edition:Fourth edition
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Plant and its biochemical adaptation to the environment
  • 2. Biochemistry of plant pollination
  • 3. Plant toxins and their effects on animals
  • 4. Hormonal interactions between plants and animals
  • 5. Insect feeding preferences
  • 6. Feeding preferences of vertebrates, including man
  • 7. Co- evolutionary arms race: plant defence and animal response
  • 8. Animal pheromones and defence substances
  • 9. Biochemical interactions between higher plants
  • 10. Higher plant-lower plant interactions: phytoalexins and phytotoxins